Geological collection
Category
Natural History / Geology
Date
Unknown
Materials
oak, stone & glass
Measurements
460 x 495 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287959
Summary
An oak framed, glass topped display case, with glass panelled sides. The top forms a hinged lid and is lockable. Contains a collection of polished and unpolished stones, and fragments from sunken ships, labelled eg. 'Relic from the Mary Rose sunk 1545' and 'Part of the Royal George sunk 1782'.